4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for La Rochelle to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Nantes:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Nantes costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€31) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€3). The journey takes 2h 4m versus 1h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom La Rochelle to Nantes
How to get from La Rochelle to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:40 PM2h30La Rochelle, Jean Moulin12:10 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:40 PM2h30La Rochelle, Jean Moulin12:10 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus6:40 PM1h50La Rochelle, Jean Moulin8:30 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus5:50 AM2h00La Rochelle, Jean Moulin7:50 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:00 AM1h55La Rochelle, Jean Moulin6:55 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:15 PM1h55La Rochelle, Jean Moulin10:10 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$201One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 17
Oct 18
Oct 19
Oct 20
Oct 21
Oct 22
Oct 23
Oct 24
Oct 25
Oct 26
Oct 29
Oct 30
Nov 01
Nov 02
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from La Rochelle to Nantes
Travel to Nantes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from La Rochelle to Nantes.
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Nantes:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Nantes costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Nantes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from La Rochelle station and arrive in Nantes station.
- Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus to go to Nantes by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Nantes by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus.
- 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
Travelling from La Rochelle to Nantes: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
